Simple marinated steak is a super easy recipe. You can marinate the steak for a few minutes or several hours; it will be delicious either way It's served with fresh corn salad in the picture. If you've never marinated an inexpensive cut of steak before, you are in for a treat. Marinating breaks down the fibers in the meat and helps flavor it, so when it's grilled or broiled, the steak becomes very tender and flavorful. The meat will also be juicier since marinating adds moisture to the meat. But don't marinate the meat too long, or the fibers will break down too much, and the meat will be mushy. About eight hours is the maximum time for marinating most cuts of meat. You can cook this steak on an outdoor grill, on an indoor grill, or under the broiler. Just make sure that you don't overcook it. Steak should be cooked to a minimum temperature of 140 f, which is medium-rare, for food safety reasons. The steak will be nice and pink on the inside, with a great sear and crust on the outside.
